This Hack Will Help You When You Come Out of Your Pedal

I have talked at length on this site about using your back pedal when playing defensive back.  More and more,  the art of back pedaling is dying as coaches think they can re-invent the wheel by having their players play turned sideways or turn immediately from an off position at the snap.

This is not something I am in favor of for a number of reasons but one of the biggest reasons is that remaining square in coverage for as long as you can whether you are playing press or off gives you a strong advantage.

Despite all of that,  there are times when you are in your pedal that you will have to turn.  In the video below I discuss the 3 phases of your back pedal that will give you an edge when playing off.  Most defensive backs playing off will go from their pedal straight into a crossover run.  In this video,  I show you a little “hack” you can use when pedaling that can put you in a better position to break on certain routes run by the wide receiver.

As always if you have any questions or feedback regarding this video you can email me at: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com – thank you for being an  All Eyes DB Camp member.

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Chad Wilson is the founder of All Eyes DB Camp and a former standout defensive back for the Miami Hurricanes. After an elite collegiate career, Wilson spent a season with the Seattle Seahawks before transitioning into coaching. A 3-time Florida state champion defensive coordinator, he has spent over 20 years developing the "All Eyes" blueprint that has produced NFL All-Pros and stars like Xavien Howard, Patrick Surtain II, Tyson Campbell, Minkah Fitzpatrick and more. His coaching system is proven at the highest levels—his own sons, Quincy and Marco Wilson, both excelled as starters in the SEC before being drafted into the NFL.

Chad is the author of "101 DB Tips"—The Ultimate DB Reference Guide. You can find more information on the manual and how to order your copy in the sidebar and footer of this page.

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